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May 05, 2020
Sign our petition to end for-profit seniors’ care in B.C. - BCGEU
Right now, 79 per cent Canada's COVID-19 deaths are connected to long-term care facilities and make up the majority of deaths in B.C. Many seniors and elders have faced the end of their lives alone and their families have been left to pick up the pieces. We have known since the start of this pandemic that elderly people are most at risk, but we knew the senior's care sector was in crisis long b...
May 01, 2020
A May Day message from President Stephanie Smith - BCGEU
May 1st is International Workers Day. Historically, it is a commemoration of the Haymarket affair, a rally that took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886 in support of a general strike for an 8 hour workday that had happened in communities across the United States three days prior. At the time workdays of up to 16 hours were normal-as were six-day workweeks, child labour, and workplace deaths and in...
April 30, 2020
16% of Loblaw Independent Shareholders Vote for Greater Human Rights Oversigh...
16% of Loblaw Independent Shareholders Vote for Greater Human Rights Oversight at Canada's Largest Food Retailer
Today, Loblaw's independent shareholders voted 16% in favour of a human rights shareholder proposal filed by B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The proposal asks Canada's largest food retailer to assign board-level responsibility for human rights.
Loblaw scores ...
April 29, 2020
Union Shareholder Proposal Highlights Human Rights Risk at Canada’s Largest F...
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Union Shareholder Proposal Highlights Human Rights Risk at Canada’s Largest Food Retailer
On April 30, 2020, BCGEU will present a human rights shareholder proposal at Loblaw's annual general meeting. According to international reports, Loblaw is a human rights laggard behind global peers.
WHO: B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU)
WHAT: Sha...
April 24, 2020
BCGEU members at MCFD: concerns about public areas
We continue to receive information that public areas of some essential service workplaces still lack proper protection for workers.BCGEU members have reported concerns about possible exposure to COVID-19 in front offices and lobbies. If this is the case in your workplace, please report it to MCFD at this email address: [email protected]. This is the centralized email address the ministry has de...
April 23, 2020
JOHS committees must continue meeting during COVID-19 pandemic - BCGEU
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committees to meet and discuss COVID-19-related health and safety issues they are dealing with in their workplace.Your union has heard that some employers are telling JOHS committees to cancel or suspend their meetings until further notice. This violates the requirements of the Workers C...
April 23, 2020
Passing of BCGEU member in component 6 - BCGEU
It is with deep sadness we have to inform you of the sudden passing of one of our valued members. Suzanne Strymecki was a member of the BCGEU's component 6 and worked on the specialized services team of the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction in New Westminster.
Suzanne worked tirelessly to support her clients and co-workers, and she was a friend to many. She was also active in...
April 20, 2020
Updated COVID-19 information for BCGEU members in the B.C. public service - B...
The information contained in this FAQ applies to BCGEU members who work for direct government in the B.C. public service.
Updated material is in red.
Download COVID-19 FAQ sheet here.
UWU/MoveUP
April 17, 2020
BCGEU/MCFD COVID-19 Joint Statement #2 - Friday, April 17 - BCGEU
The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the BCGEU continue to discuss and work through concerns expressed by employees and members regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, while ensuring families continue to receive the services and supports they need. The safety of employees and members remains a top priority. With that in mind, a Ministry Exposure Plan has been activated to include enhanc...
April 17, 2020
BC union’s shareholder proposal questions Thomson Reuters on human rights rec...
Burnaby, Canada – The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) – a major Canadian labour union with an innovative and aggressive capital stewardship strategy – has filed a shareholder proposal raising concerns about human rights impacts at the $8-billion software and media company Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI)."Like many unions, the BCGEU invests members' dues to grow our union," sa...
April 16, 2020
Acknowledging the frontline workers of two health care crises
April 15, 2020 marks the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the overdose crisis as a public health emergency in British Columbia.
In a statement recognizing the date this week, Judy Darcy, B.C.’s first Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, said “In this unprecedented time of two public health emergencies, we must work together to both flatten the curve and stop overdose deaths. We can...
April 15, 2020
FLNRORD Appeals Update - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Public Service Agency (PSA) continue to work as a Joint Technical Working Committee (JTWC) on the FLNRORD appeals.
The parties are continuing to work on appeals as indicated on the status charts below. Note:
At present, we anticipate that the COVID-19 situation will not interfere with our work, and are continuing to work on ...
April 14, 2020
Right to refuse work information for supervisors at MCFD-COVID-19 Update - BCGEU
Right to refuse work information for supervisors at MCFD
This information has been provided by the B.C. Public Service Agency for BCGEU members who act as supervisors at the MCFD.
Attachment is here.
UWU/MoveUP
April 14, 2020
Workstation set-up and home ergonomic tips for BCGEU members working for MCFD...
The Public Service Agency (BCPSA) has provided the following information for BCGEU members working for the MCFD.
Please find attached the following:
Workstation set-up when working from home for members working for MCFD
Home ergonomic tips for members working for MCFD
UWU/MoveUP
April 03, 2020
It’s time to support essential workers – COVID-19 update - BCGEU
It's time to support essential workers – COVID-19 updateFrom the moment Coronavirus was declared a public health crisis several weeks ago through the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic last month, thousands of you have raised concerns to your Stewards, Local Chairs and Component VPs about how your work and your workplaces have been impacted. Your union has been working hard with your ...
April 02, 2020
BCGEU Letter to the PSA – COVID-19 update - BCGEU
Since Coronavirus was declared a public health crisis several weeks ago to the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic last month, thousands of you have raised concerns to your stewards, local chairs and component vice presidents about impacts on your work. Your union has been working hard with your employers to address those concerns as quickly and effectively as possible in this time of ...
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